This keynote session from The Responsible Business Summit Europe, organized by Ethical Corporation, was published on July 17,

This keynote session from The Responsible Business Summit Europe, organized by Ethical Corporation, was published on July 17, 2017.

Speakers included Kelly M. Semrau, SVP, Global Corporate Affairs, Communication & Sustainability, SC Johnson; Julian Hilton-Johnson, VP, Corporate Relations & Chief of Staff to the President, McDonald's Europe; Jeffrey Hogue, Chief Sustainability Officer, C&A; and Chris Coulter, CEO, GlobeScan.

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive engagement as essential for overcoming challenges, advocating for long-term thinking ("Longpath"), gradual progress ("Protopia"), scenario planning, and urgency.

Their collective message stresses empathy, transgenerational thinking, and diverse futures, highlighting that the future is a continuous creation requiring proactive, collective action.

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Native activist Tom Goldtooth and peace advocate Kathy Kelly received the Gandhi Peace Award last Friday (October 30) at the United Church on the Green in New Haven.

This prestigious

Native activist Tom Goldtooth and peace advocate Kathy Kelly received the Gandhi Peace Award last Friday (October 30) at the United Church on the Green in New Haven.

This prestigious award, bestowed annually since 1960 by Promoting Enduring Peace, recognizes outstanding contributions to world peace.

Past recipients include luminaries such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Dorothy Day, Caesar Chavez, Bill McKibben, and Medea Benjamin.

Even with strong public support for clean air and climate action, a powerful out-of-state oil lobby defeated a coalition of Oregon organizations and individuals. This resulted in the failure of

Even with strong public support for clean air and climate action, a powerful out-of-state oil lobby defeated a coalition of Oregon organizations and individuals. This resulted in the failure of the 2015 transportation package.

The outcome surprised many, establishing a new and concerning precedent for political action in Oregon.

Panelists for this discussion include Tom Kelly, Andrea Durbin, and Kristen Leonard.

Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, author of "The Gift of Forgiveness," offers insights into navigating the challenging path to healing through forgiveness. Drawing on personal experiences and

Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, author of "The Gift of Forgiveness," offers insights into navigating the challenging path to healing through forgiveness. Drawing on personal experiences and first-hand accounts, her book illuminates how to find peace and acceptance.

Join Katherine in conversation with Kelly Corrigan to explore the power of forgiveness. Purchase your copy of "The Gift of Forgiveness" (limited signed stock available) at Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/KSPGiftofForgiveness.

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San Jose is committed to achieving carbon-free electricity by 2021 and 100% renewable energy by 2050.

Power Specialist Kelly Morris, supported by the Renewables Accelerator, discusses how

San Jose is committed to achieving carbon-free electricity by 2021 and 100% renewable energy by 2050.

Power Specialist Kelly Morris, supported by the Renewables Accelerator, discusses how San Jose is realizing the benefits of clean energy.

Kelly Wanser's TED Talk explores "cloud brightening," a climate engineering concept that could mitigate global warming. It involves harnessing reflective particles, like some industrial emissions,

Kelly Wanser's TED Talk explores "cloud brightening," a climate engineering concept that could mitigate global warming. It involves harnessing reflective particles, like some industrial emissions, to reflect sunlight into space. She discusses its promises and risks for climate restoration.

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SDG Digital, held in New York on September 17, 2023, showcased digital technology solutions aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Kelly T. Clements, Deputy

SDG Digital, held in New York on September 17, 2023, showcased digital technology solutions aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Kelly T. Clements, Deputy High-Commissioner for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), presented digital solutions within the Peace category, addressing SDGs 5, 10, and 16.